Who will be the new mayor of Pleidelsheim? Exciting election in June!

Who will be the new mayor of Pleidelsheim? Exciting election in June!

The eagerly awaited mayoral election will take place in Pleidelsheim on June 1, 2025. After 24 years in office, Ralf Trettner will no longer stand for election. This creates space for three new candidates to present their visions for the community. The applicants are Sabrina Lee (37 years old), Frank Wohlfahrt (57 years old) and Georg Zimmer (29 years old). All three submitted their documents immediately after the application period began and have already presented their plans at an event in the Pleidelsheim sports hall, which attracted almost 700 visitors. Stuttgarter Nachrichten reports on the great response.

The election is being held as part of the local elections in Germany, which play a crucial role in shaping political will at the local level. These elections are anchored in the Basic Law and are intended to ensure representation of the people through general, direct and secret elections. Mayoral elections are usually carried out by absolute majority voting, with some regional exceptions. The term of office of a mayor is usually between five and eight years, depending on the municipality. bpb explains the general conditions of this election.

Candidates and their issues

All three applicants have dealt with important issues that are important to the citizens of Pleidelsheim. They are calling for construction to begin quickly on a wasteland for a food market in order to improve local supplies. While Sabrina Lee would like to reopen a farm shop and develop an overall concept for the area, Georg Zimmer suggests implementing smaller construction phases.

• Neue Mitte/Nahversorgung:
  • Sabrina Lee: Hofladen und Gesamtkonzept
  • Georg Zimmer: Kleinere Bauabschnitte
• Wirtschaft:
  • Georg Zimmer: Unterstützung bestehender Unternehmen und jungem Gewerbe
  • Sabrina Lee: Innovationsförderung für Unternehmen
  • Frank Wohlfahrt: Bürokratieabbau und keine Erhöhung der Gewerbesteuer
• Nachhaltigkeit/Finanzen/Breitband:
  • Einheitliche Unterstützung für Energieeffizienz und schnelles Internet
• Bezahlbarer Wohnraum:
  • Fokus auf Nachverdichtung und Sanierung

Topics such as employee recruitment and appreciation were discussed in a question and answer session. Lee emphasized the importance of career changers in daycare centers, while Wohlfahrt sees living space as crucial for attracting new employees. Zimmer already has a team of 20 employees. The discussion about Lee's possible parental leave and its social perception also led to intense debates.

Frank Wohlfahrt's personal motivation

Frank Wohlfahrt is running independently and feels a strong connection to Pleidelsheim. He moved to the community in 2019 as a single father with his 17-year-old daughter, which he describes as his home. Wohlfahrt plans to strengthen the community in Pleidelsheim and has many ideas for the future. His vision includes economic strengthening and the creation of a livable and sustainable community. More information about his goals can be found on his website.

The upcoming election promises to not only change the political landscape in Pleidelsheim, but also address key issues for residents. Residents are invited to cast their vote and take an active part in shaping their community.